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classman

classman

6.7
A person who competes in the same category or level in a contest
  • noun
  • /ˈklæsˌmæn/
translation icon : competidor
  • He was determined to outperform his main classman in the final round of the tournament.

Examples

  • She congratulated her classman after they both finished the race in the top three.

  • During the cycling event, each classman tried to gain an early lead.

  • The classman won the race yesterday.

  • She is a talented classman in the swimming team.

  • He was determined to outperform his main classman in the final round of the tournament.

  • During the cycling event, each classman tried to gain an early lead.

  • She congratulated her classman after they both finished the race in the top three.

Synonyms

player
vsclassman
∞ 1.0

A person who takes part in a sport or game

competes within the same class or category, not just taking part
athlete
vsclassman
913 2.0

A person who trains for and competes in sports

focuses on competing with others in the same class rather than on training
competitor
vsclassman
298 2.4

A person, team, or company that tries to beat others in contests and business

competes specifically in the same class or category as another
sportsman
vsclassman
15 2.8

A person who plays sports, often as a job or in competitions

takes part in the same category as another rather than merely playing sports

Surface Forms

classman singular
classmen plural

Morphology

classman = class + man (transparent) = class + man

Compound 'class' + 'man' meaning a person competing in the same class; the competition sense of 'class' is regular and learnable.

Etymology

Classman is made of class ('category' or 'division') and man ('person'). So in sport or competition a classman is someone who competes in the same class as you, for example a rival in your 'weight class'.